The Castaway and the Scribe

Silent in a sturdy mountain shelter, she scribed
About the castaway who lived in her mind
Worn rebel looks, tall and slender
Flaxen hair, blue jeans and leather
Sunburned by life's storms, weathered

One golden day his soft blue eyes found a life renewed
Instant passion stirred, woes of a battered past blurred
Until reckless fate crashed the still ocean breeze
And threw him away into turbulant seas

Now cast aside on different paths
In silence, she scribes at the hourglass
While counting each grain of sand
She longs to sleep, marooned 
On his eternal island
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Duncan Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 1:17 AM
Awesome write :)
Deschler Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 9:22 PM
I love how you wrote this from a writer's perspective, and also described to us the inspiration that was on her mind. A very beautiful and creative poem, Karen! I enjoyed this very, very much!....Thank you so much for the great comments. I really do appreciate it! And, I hope that 2014 is a happy year for you!
Anglesey Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Kelly, thank you for the detailed review. I'm glad you expressed this perspective. I appreciate your encouraging comments. Happy New Year !
Kendrick Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 5:32 AM
Interesting topic and presentation..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page with congrats.Sara
Anglesey Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Sara, thank you for commenting.
Morgan Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 10:31 PM
honestly i can't fathom nor understanding what i am reading too many things clashing in my heads while reading this. .. . so i am lost but its very beautifully written. .
Anglesey Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 6:33 AM
Danesh... a love gone on two different paths... thank you for reading :)
Kilmer Avatar
August 1, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Well done. I think we all pine for things we cannot have. I have found that I should sometimes be careful what I wish for... together in loniness Kilmer
Anglesey Avatar
August 2, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Hi Kilmer, Pangs of lonliness visit occasionally. Thank you for relating ...have a great day :)
A   Avatar
June 16, 2013 at 8:56 PM
wow! I am deeply touched by your poem, so much ran through my mind when i read the ending. Karen, somehow I feel as if my inspiration was the breeze who has left me... wonderful and amazing... Linda
Anglesey Avatar
June 17, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Linda, thank you for the beautiful comments. I appreciate your generosity :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 9:45 PM
oh my this is splendid. I think it is the last poem of yours I had never seen. I am seeing an awesome one!
Anglesey Avatar
June 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Andrea, thank you for your generous and most gracious review :)
Zerbst Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Sad poem here, but you got into the moment. It gives a unique perspective to it. I like your reply to Daniel. To be thankful for both joys and sorrows takes a lot of faith and forgiveness. Wishing you many years of happiness and health.
Anglesey Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 1:59 PM
Isaiah, thank you for the elegant words. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Have a wonderful week!
Williams Avatar
April 2, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Karen welcome to the soup, I love this, it holds the reader till the very end, well done...David
Anglesey Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM
David, thank you for the great review!
May Avatar
April 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM
nicely penned Karen...best wishes
Anglesey Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Thank you for reviewing. I appreciate the comment
Esquire Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Dear Karen, My Heart cries in agony as my eyes flood my withered cheeks with YOU and the sorrow in YOUR Heart. I feel YOUR POETIC POETRY's Portrait of loss and pain.YOU have touched my Heart and have helped me Heal I hope I may do the same for YOU. With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
Anglesey Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Harry, my heart holds deep sorrow but it also holds great joy and I am now very grateful for both! Thank you !
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